• Glycyrrhizic acid (Glycyrrhizin) contained in licorice has a sweet and pleasant taste, but above all, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties and therefore has soothing potential in certain cases of skin allergies. It also protects against skin irritations such as sunburn, itching or redness. Moreover, its effectiveness has been widely demonstrated in its use as an external treatment to effectively treat and combat skin problems such as eczema, herpes or psoriasis.

• Licorice also contains many flavonoids known for their antioxidant activity, and their ability to scavenge free radicals and fight lipid peroxidation, which is very interesting for anti-aging and soothing products.

Licorice is especially a reference active ingredient in skin care for skin with spots, licorice extract forms a complex with Alpha Hydro Acid (AHA) which improves the uniformity of the complexion. Indeed, licorice regulates the pigmentation of the skin in depth thanks to two active substances: Glabrene and isoliquiritigenin which inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, the process which is at the origin of the coloring of the skin.